Travis King’s Release an Opportunity for Rapprochement in U.S.-N. Korea Ties?

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — North Korea’s release of a U.S. soldier after months of detention for a border crossing is raising questions over whether it would lead to direct reengagement between Washington and Pyongyang or at least a warming of their strained ties. U.S. officials confirmed Wednesday that Pvt. Travis King was transferred [...]

Travis King in U.S. Custody after Expulsion by N. Korea: Washington Officials

WASHINGTON/SEOUL, Sept. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — An American soldier who crossed the inter-Korean border into North Korea in July is in U.S. custody after his release by the reclusive regime, senior U.S. administration officials said Wednesday, capping an intense diplomatic operation facilitated by Sweden and China. Speaking in a press briefing, the officials said Pvt. [...]